The Series With Colgate
This will be the 73rd meeting between the Crusaders and the Raiders
on the gridiron, with Holy Cross leading the all-time series
38-29-5. Colgate has won seven of the last nine games played in the
series, but the Crusaders' two victories during that time
have come in the last three years (27-20 in 2007 and 42-28 in
2009). From 1983-1996, Holy Cross posted 14 consecutive victories
over the Raiders. For games played in Hamilton, the Crusaders hold
a 13-12-3 advantage against Colgate, but the Raiders have won four
straight and five of the last six. The schools first met on
November 3, 1917, with Colgate posting a 21-0 victory in Utica,
N.Y.

Holy Cross Looks To Defend Patriot League
Title
During the 2010 campaign, the Crusaders will look to win the
Patriot League championship for the seventh time in school history.
Holy Cross is the reigning conference champion, after clinching the
2009 title with a 28-26 victory over Lafayette to earn the
league's automatic bid to the NCAA playoffs. The
Crusaders' six Patriot League championships (all of them
outright) have come in 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991 and 2009. Holy
Cross is tied for the second-most championships in conference
history, behind only Lehigh with eight titles. Last season, Holy
Cross won five Patriot League games for just the fourth time in
school history. The Crusaders previously went 5-1 in 2008, while
posting 5-0 conference records in 1990 and 1991. Now in its 25th
season of play in the Patriot League, Holy Cross owns an all-time
record of 75-60 (.556) in conference action.

Auffant Heads Crusader Ground Game
Sophomore tailback Sam Auffant (Hampton, N.H.) has taken over as
the top rusher for the Holy Cross offense this season. Last week at
Dartmouth, he carried the ball 22 times for a career-high 71 yards,
in addition to catching six passes for 45 yards. Auffant previously
rushed 11 times for 51 yards and a score against Fordham, after
totaling 31 yards and a touchdown on eight carries in the season
opener against Howard. He has now rushed for a team-best 242 yards
and two touchdowns on 65 carries in seven games played this year,
and has also caught 15 passes for 81 yards. Auffant did not see any
varsity action during the 2009 season.

Martin & Otis Lead Linebackers
Junior linebacker C.J. Martin (Plano, Texas) and junior linebacker
Ricky Otis (Cleves, Ohio) have both been key parts of the Holy
Cross defense so far this season. Martin currently leads the team
with 60 total tackles on the year, including 37 solo stops and one
tackle for loss. During the Georgetown game, he totaled 12
tackles with two pass breakups and a forced fumble. Earlier in the
season at Massachusetts, Martin tied for the team lead with 18
total tackles. Over the course of his collegiate career, he has now
recorded 93 tackles, three tackles for loss and three pass
breakups. Otis ranks second on the team with 55 total tackles this
season, despite missing two games due to injury. During last
week's game at Dartmouth, he led the Crusaders with 10
tackles and a fumble recovery. Otis previously made a career-best
16 tackles and broke up a pass at Georgetown, while totaling 12
tackles with one tackle for loss against Howard. Over the course of
his Holy Cross career, he now has 82 total tackles, two fumble
recoveries and two pass breakups.

Taggart Takes Over At Quarterback
Senior quarterback Ryan Taggart (Bedford, Texas) had played very
well for the Crusaders over the last few weeks. During the victory
over Brown, Taggart hit on 19 of 29 attempts for 196 yards and two
scores. Previously against Fordham, he completed 27 of 37 passes
for 289 yards and a touchdown, while rushing 12 times for a
team-best 75 yards and a score. Earlier in the season Taggart had a
solid game against Howard, completing 17 of 29 passes for 186 yards
with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Through seven games, he
has now connected on 132 of 211 passes for 1,264 yards and 10
touchdowns. Prior to this season, Taggart had played in only five
career games, completing both of his pass attempts for four yards
and rushing three times for seven yards.

Lamkin Returns At Linebacker
Senior linebacker Sean Lamkin (Jenks, Okla.) has returned to the
Holy Cross lineup this season, after missing most of the 2009
campaign due to injury. In seven games played so far this year, he
has totaled 47 tackles with four tackles for loss, two sacks and
four pass breakups. Lamkin's top game so far in 2010 came
against Howard, when he recorded six tackles, two sacks and two
pass breakups. He also ranked second on the team with seven tackles
in the victory over Fordham, and totaled seven tackles with one
tackle for loss at Dartmouth. A second team All-Patriot League
selection in 2008, Lamkin played in just three games last year
before suffering a season-ending injury. During his limited time on
the field in 2009, he recorded 12 tackles, two tackles for loss and
an interception. Previously in 2008, Lamkin totaled 71 tackles,
including 56 solo stops, six tackles for loss and one sack. He also
broke up two passes, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble in
2008. Over the course of his collegiate career, Lamkin has now
totaled 154 tackles with 16 tackles for loss.

Crusaders Have An Abundance Of Experience At Wide
Receiver
Holy Cross once again has a number of outstanding weapons in the
passing game this season. Senior wide out Luke Chmielinski
(Walpole, Mass.) has caught a team-high 34 passes for 328 yards and
a score this year, after leading the team with 63 receptions for
807 yards and four touchdowns in 2009. Over the course of his Holy
Cross career, Chmielinski has now totaled 121 catches for 1,393
yards and six scores. Senior wide receiver Bill Edger (Hainesport,
N.J.) has added 31 catches for a team-high 377 yards and five
touchdowns so far this year. Edger previously totaled 49 receptions
for a team-best 818 yards and five touchdowns in 2009, and has now
recorded 104 catches for 1,540 yards and 14 scores during his
collegiate career. Senior wide out Freddie Santana (Staten Island,
N.Y.) is also playing a key role, with 19 catches for 194 yards and
three touchdowns so far in 2010. Santana had 46 catches for 601
yards and a team-high eight scores in 2009, and has recorded 92
receptions for 1,105 yards and 14 touchdowns during his collegiate
career. Both Chmielinski and Santana were named second team
All-Patriot League in 2009.

The Last Meeting With Colgate
Dominic Randolph connected on 20 of 31 passes for 288 yards and
four touchdowns, in addition to rushing 14 times for a career-high
116 yards and two scores, to lead 22nd-ranked Holy Cross to a 42-28
victory over No. 17 Colgate at Fitton Field during Family Weekend
on Oct. 24, 2009. Following the contest, Randolph received the Dr.
Edward N. Anderson Award as the Most Valuable Player of the Holy
Cross' Family Weekend Game. The Crusaders opened the scoring
at the 11:56-mark of the first quarter on a 15-yard touchdown pass
from Randolph to Bill Edger. Colgate tied the score at 7-7 a few
minutes later, on a 37-yard interception return by Coree Moses.
Holy Cross then regained the lead on its next drive, as Randolph
hit Nick Cole with a nine-yard scoring strike. Early in the second
quarter, Randolph added a one-yard touchdown run to make the score
21-7. The Raiders responded with a 31-yard scoring pass from Greg
Sullivan to Pat Simonds, before a 15-yard touchdown pass from
Randolph to Freddie Santana put the Crusaders up 28-14 at halftime.
In the third quarter, Colgate cut the Holy Cross lead in half with
a four-yard touchdown pass from Sullivan to Nick Cvetic. But the
Crusaders came right back, as Randolph scored on a one-yard run for
the second time in the game, making the score 35-21. The Raiders
refused to go away, as Nate Eachus rushed 10 yards for a touchdown
early in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 35-28. Randolph
then threw his fourth scoring strike of the day, for five yards to
Alex Schneider, and Holy Cross led 42-28 with 9:26 left to play.
The Crusader defense then forced a punt and stopped Colgate on
downs on the Raiders' final two possessions, to earn the
victory.

Schneider Shines At Tight End
Junior tight end Alex Schneider (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.)
continues to be a key part of the Holy Cross passing game this
season. Through seven games played in 2010, he ranks third on the
team with 24 receptions for 172 yards and a score. During the
victory over Fordham, Schneider totaled four catches for 31 yards
and a touchdown. A second team All-Patriot League selection in
2009, Schneider finished last year ranked fourth on the team with
33 receptions for 275 yards, while his six touchdown catches were
the second-most on the squad. He ranked second among Patriot League
tight ends in both receptions and receiving yards, and finished the
season with a streak of 10 straight games with at least one catch.
Over the course of his Holy Cross career, Schneider has now totaled
57 catches for 447 yards and seven touchdowns.

Ohimor Plays Big On Defensive Front
Senior defensive end Mude Ohimor (Stoughton, Mass.) is once again a
major force for the Crusaders in the trenches this year. Through
seven games played, Ohimor has totaled 20 tackles with a sack and
two fumble recoveries. During the Georgetown game, he totaled four
tackles and recovered a fumble, which he returned for 34 yards to
set up Holy Cross' only touchdown. Ohimor previously made
four solo tackles and recovered a fumble against Howard, then
totaled four tackles at UMass and recorded four tackles with a sack
at Harvard. A first team All-Patriot League selection in 2009,
Ohimor led all Holy Cross defensive linemen with 34 tackles last
season. He also ranked fourth in the Patriot League with seven
sacks and seventh with nine tackles for loss, both marks which were
the best on the team. Over the course of his collegiate career,
Ohimor has now played in 39 games with 26 starts, totaling 79
tackles, eight sacks and 13 tackles for loss.

Dornfried & Lemieux Get Their Kicks
Senior placekicker Rob Dornfried (Berlin, Conn.) and senior punter
Don Lemieux (Gardner, Mass.) are both in their second year in
starting roles for the Crusaders. In seven games played this
season, Dornfried has made 13 of 17 extra point attempts and five
out of seven field goals. His top game so far in 2010 came against
Howard, when he hit all five of his extra points and also connected
on his only field goal attempt, from 29 yards. A first team
All-Patriot League selection in 2009, Dornfried scored 61 points
last year by hitting seven of nine field goals and 40 of 41 extra
points. Lemieux has averaged 39.6 yards on 34 punts this year, with
eight kicks of over 50 yards and 11 punts downed inside the 20-yard
line. His best day so far in 2010 was at UMass, when he averaged
47.0 yards on six punts. Named second team All-Patriot League in
2009, Lemieux averaged 38.4 yards on 25 punts and 61.3 yards on 71
kickoffs a year ago.

Senior Safeties Lead Secondary
Senior strong safety Anthony DiMichele (McKees Rocks, Pa.) and
senior free safety Alex Johnson (Indianapolis, Ind.) are both among
the top players on the Holy Cross defense in 2010. Johnson has
recorded 31 tackles and two interceptions in seven games played
this season. He made six solo tackles and intercepted a pass
against Howard in the season opener, while totaling six tackles
with a pass breakup at Georgetown. In 2009, Johnson earned second
team All-Patriot League honors, after recording 55 total tackles
with five pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble. His
four-year career totals at Holy Cross now include 136 tackles, four
interceptions and 12 pass breakups. DiMichele is tied for third on
the with 47 total tackles this year, despite missing a game due to
injury. He led the team with 18 tackles at UMass and added 10 total
tackles at Harvard. A first team All-Patriot League and third team
All-America selection in 2009, he finished last year ranked second
on the team with 82 total tackles (70 solo), to go along with two
interceptions, five pass breakups, five tackles for loss, a sack
and a fumble recovery. Over the course of his collegiate career,
DiMichele has now totaled 201 tackles, 16 pass breakups and four
interceptions.

Crusaders Look To Extend Fitton Field Winning
Streak
With last Saturday's 17-13 win over Brown, Holy Cross posted
its 13th straight victory at Fitton Field. This is now tied for the
fourth-longest home field winning streak in school history. The
record was set from 1987-1989, when the Crusaders won 16 straight
contests at Fitton Field, before playing Massachusetts to a 10-10
tie in the opening game of the 1990 season. Holy Cross'
current home winning streak began with a 41-34 victory over Brown
on Oct. 11, 2008. Here is a look at the longest Fitton Field
winning streaks ever by the Crusaders:

Rank

Streak

Dates

1.

16 games

September 19, 1987-November 4, 1989

2.

14 games

October 27, 1917-October 8, 1921

14 games

October 29, 1922-October 25, 1924

4.

13 games

November 8, 1930-October 29, 1932

13 games

October 11, 2008-present

6.

12 games

September 21, 1935-November 7, 1936

7.

11 games

November 22, 1924-October 30, 1926

8.

10 games

November 25, 1950-November 8, 1952

DiMichele, Lamkin & Santana Named Team
Captains
Holy Cross has three captains for the 2010 football season. Senior
strong safety Anthony DiMichele, senior linebacker Sean Lamkin and
senior wide receiver Freddie Santana were named the team's
captains by head coach Tom Gilmore following the conclusion of
spring practice. These three players have taken over the leadership
role from Dominic Randolph, who served as the Crusaders'
captain during the 2009 season.

Offensive Line Paves The Way
The Holy Cross offensive line is once again one of the most
dominating units in the Patriot League in 2010. In seven games
played so far this year, the line has allowed just eight sacks
while the team has attempted 286 passes (just one sack for every
36.8 times the team has dropped back to pass). The starters on the
Holy Cross line are junior Kyle Seddon (Southington, Conn.) at
center, senior Mike Bernazzani (Whitman, Mass.) and senior Scott
Wise (Fort Thomas, Ky.) at guard, and senior Mike McCabe
(Watertown, Conn.) and sophomore Kyle Pedretty (Dunedin, Fla.) at
tackle. The most experienced of the linemen are McCabe, who was
named second team All-Patriot League last season and has played in
31 career games with 20 starts, and Bernazzani, who has seen action
in 22 career games with 13 starts. During the 2009 season, the line
paved the way for the Crusaders to average 32.2 points and 433.6
total yards per contest. The line allowed Holy Cross to throw for
314.9 yards per game last year, and gave up only 16 sacks while the
team attempted 488 passes.

Head Coach Tom Gilmore
A two-time Patriot League Coach of the Year (in 2006 and 2009), Tom
Gilmore is in his seventh season as the head football coach at Holy
Cross in 2010. Last year, Gilmore led the Crusaders to an overall
record of 9-3, the Patriot League championship and a trip to the
NCAA playoffs. Also a finalist for the 2009 Eddie Robinson Award,
he currently owns an overall record of 42-32 during his time at
Holy Cross, including a 39-24 mark since the beginning of the 2005
campaign. Gilmore has led the Crusaders to winning records in five
straight seasons, including 7-4 marks in 2006, 2007 and 2008, along
with winning streaks of six games (in 2008) and five games (in 2006
and 2009). Two of Gilmore's players, Dominic Randolph (2007,
2008 and 2009) and Steve Silva (2005), have been named the Patriot
League Offensive Player of the Year, with Silva also earning first
team All-America honors. Gilmore has also led the Crusaders to four
victories over ranked opponents, three of which came in 2009. Prior
to his time at Holy Cross, Gilmore served as an assistant coach at
Lehigh (2000-2003), Dartmouth (1992-1999), Pennsylvania (1986,
1990-1991) and Columbia (1987-1989). An Academic All-American at
Pennsylvania, Gilmore graduated in 1986 with a bachelor's
degree in computer mathematics. He was the Ivy League Player of the
Year as a senior and helped lead the Quakers to four consecutive
Ivy League titles.

Defending The Home Turf
Holy Cross has enjoyed great success at Fitton Field over the
years. The Crusaders, who played their first game at Fitton Field
in 1903, have posted an all-time home mark of 362-166-27 (.677).
Holy Cross has won 13 straight games at home, since falling to
Massachusetts 45-42 in the 2008 season opener. The Crusaders had a
perfect 6-0 mark at Fitton Field in 2009, and have now finished the
year with a winning record at home in each of the last four
seasons. Fitton Field is the second-oldest stadium still used for
Division I college football, behind only Franklin Field at the
University of Pennsylvania (opened in 1895).

Holy Cross In The NCAA Statistics
Seven Crusaders are ranked among the NCAA leaders in various
statistical categories, through games of Oct. 16. As a team, Holy
Cross ranks eighth in the nation in punt returns, while standing
22nd in kickoff coverage and 29th in third down conversions. The
rankings:

Crusaders Look To Post Another Winning Season
In 2010, the Crusaders are looking to post a winning record for the
sixth straight year. In 2009, Holy Cross finished the season with
an overall record of 9-3, marking only the ninth time the school
history the team has won at least nine games. The Crusaders
previously went 7-4 in 2006, 2007 and 2008, and their 30-15 mark
over the last four seasons is its best in a four-year span since
going 36-7-1 from 1989-1992. Holy Cross also posted a winning
record in 2005 (6-5), and has an overall mark of 36-20 since the
beginning of the 2005 campaign. This marks the first time the
Crusaders have posted five straight winning seasons since finishing
with a winning mark in seven straight years from 1986-1992.

Football Legends Ring Of Fame Inducts Inaugural
Class
The athletic department at the College of the Holy Cross honored
six former football standouts on Oct. 2, as the inaugural class of
the Crusader Football Legends Ring of Fame. Gill Fenerty (Class of
1986), Gordie Lockbaum (Class of 1988), Edmund Murphy (Class of
1943), Bill Osmanski (Class of 1939), Vince Promuto (Class of 1960)
and John Provost (Class of 1975) were all honored in a ceremony at
the 2010 homecoming game against Fordham, and received permanent
recognition at Fitton Field. Only former Crusader football players
who have been elected to the Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame
are eligible for this honor, which will become an annual event each
fall.

Tradition Of Excellence
The 2010 campaign marks the 115th season of Holy Cross football.
The Crusaders currently own an overall record of 595-473-54, good
for a .554 winning percentage. Prior to the start of the 2010
season, Holy Cross' 592 all-time victories ranked as the 16th
most among all Division I-AA schools. Holy Cross has had 31 first
team All-America selections, sent 69 players on to professional
football, won five Lambert Cups, claimed six Patriot League
championships, and was named the Division I-AA Team of the Year in
1987. The Crusaders also played in the 1946 Orange Bowl, losing to
host Miami on the game's final play.

Crusaders Among League Leaders
Several Holy Cross players rank at or near the top of the Patriot
League standings in a number of statistical categories, through
games of Oct. 16. Senior wide receiver Freddie Santana leads the
league in punt returns (17.8 yards/return), and senior punter Don
Lemieux stands third in the conference in punting (39.6
yards/punt). Senior quarterback Ryan Taggart ranks third in the
league in pass efficiency (121.9 rating), passing yards (180.6
yards/game) and total offense (204.0 yards/game), while senior free
safety Alex Johnson is fifth in interceptions (0.3 picks/game) and
kickoff returns (20.6 yards/return). In addition, senior
placekicker Rob Dornfried ranks fourth in the league in field goals
(0.7 made/game) and senior wide receiver Luke Chmielinski stands
fifth in the conference in receptions (4.9 catches/game). As a
team, Holy Cross leads the league in punt returns (16.8
yards/return); while ranking second in passing offense (234.1
yards/game) and scoring defense (22.9 points/game); and standing
third in passing defense (211.6 yards/game), pass efficiency (117.2
rating), pass efficiency defense (125.4 rating) and net punting
(35.0 yards/punt).

Crusaders On The Radio
All of Holy Cross' games in 2010 will air on WTAG 580 AM and
94.9 FM in Worcester. Holy Cross Hall of Famer Bob Fouracre is in
his 41st season calling the play-by-play for Holy Cross football,
and his 25th year covering the Crusaders on the radio. Former Holy
Cross standouts Tom Kelleher and Gordie Lockbaum will serve as the
color commentators for selected games this season. All of the
Crusaders' games will also be available free of charge over the
internet by clicking here. In addition, WCHC 88.1 FM, the Holy
Cross student station, will carry a number of games this year.

Holy Cross On Television
The Crusaders are scheduled to have eight games shown on live
television during the 2010 season. Here is a look at Holy
Cross' television schedule for the 2010 campaign:

The Holy Cross Football Show
Every Tuesday during the season, head coach Tom Gilmore will be
joined by Bob Fouracre for the Holy Cross Football Show. The show
airs live from 1:00-1:30 p.m. exclusively on the internet, with
archives of all the shows available to those who can not listen in
live. The show is carried free of charge, and can be heard by clicking here.

Crusader Vision
Live video streaming of all 2010 Holy Cross regular season home
football games will be available over the internet through Crusader
Vision. The package, done in association with Stretch Internet, is
available for $8.95 per game. A package including all five home
games is also available for $34.95. For details on how to view
games through Crusader Vision, click here.

Scouting The Raiders
Colgate enters this week's game with an overall record of 4-2
on the season, including a 1-0 mark in the Patriot League. The
Raiders are currently on a three-game winning streak, with
victories over Georgetown (34-3), Princeton (44-10) and Cornell
(44-3). The Colgate offense is led by junior tailback Nate Eachus,
who has rushed for 1,016 yards and 12 touchdowns on 181 carries so
far this season. Senior quarterback Greg Sullivan is also enjoying
a solid season, completing 68 of 104 passes for 771 yards and three
touchdowns with three interceptions, in addition to rushing for 426
yards and six scores on 68 carries. Senior wide out Doug Rosnick is
the top receiver for the Raiders, with 35 catches for 427 yards and
three touchdowns. Senior linebacker Chris DiMassa leads the Colgate
defense with 60 tackles on the year, including five tackles for
loss. Dick Biddle is now in his 15th season as the Raiders'
head coach, and has posted an overall record of 117-53. Biddle
served as Colgate's defensive coordinator before taking over
as head coach, and also spent time as an assistant at Navy,
Minnesota and Virginia Tech.

Quick Hits
Holy Cross players have been tackled for a loss only 21 times in
seven games played so far this season. Only two teams in the nation
have been tackled for a loss fewer times this season: Dartmouth (13
times in five games) and South Dakota State (16 times in six games)
... Senior wide receiver Bill Edger has been selected as a
semifinalist for the 2010 William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by
the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame to the
top scholar-athlete in the nation ... During the Oct. 2 victory
over Fordham, the Crusaders wore pink shoelaces as part of National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month ... Sophomore cornerback Tom Mannix
(Kenilworth, N.J.) recorded his first career interception at
Dartmouth, in addition to making two tackles and breaking up a
pass. On the year, he has now totaled 32 tackles while leading the
team with six pass breakups ... Junior cornerback Chandler Fenner
(Virginia Beach, Va.) totaled five solo tackles with a tackle for
loss and a pass breakup in the victory over Brown. He is now tied
for seventh on the team with 31 total tackles so far this season,
to go along with two tackles for loss and two pass breakups ...
Sophomore linebacker Roman SanDoval (Allison Park, Pa.) earned his
first career start at Harvard, and led the team with 11 total
tackles. In seven games played this season, he has now totaled 32
tackles to tie for fifth on the team ... Holy Cross won its season
opener for the second straight season by defeating Howard, and now
stands 7-4 in openers over the last 11 years ... The Crusaders were
picked as the No. 14 team in the nation by the Sporting News
heading into the season ... Holy Cross was picked to finish in
fourth place in the 2010 preseason poll of the Patriot
League's head coaches and sports information directors. In
addition, Holy Cross senior defensive end Mude Ohimor was named the
preseason Defensive Player of the Year ... Four different Crusaders
earned preseason All-America honors from various organizations
prior to the start of the 2010 season: Anthony DiMichele, Bill
Edger, Sean Lamkin and Mude Ohimor ... Thirteen Holy Cross players
were selected preseason All-Patriot League by Phil Steele's
2010 College Football Preview ... The 2009 Holy Cross football team
received an NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate Public
Recognition Award, for posting multi-year APR scores in the top 10
percent of all football squads in the nation. That marked the third
straight season Holy Cross was honored.

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